to highlight a favorite summer activity of at least two whimsey project members, visit this cool website that offers awesome photographs of fireflies:
http://www.firefly.org/firefly-pictures.html
Friday, June 28, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
thoughtful thursday
nelson mandela:
a good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
a good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
whimsical wednesday
we are celebrating the beginning of summer this whimsical wednesday by participating in a favorite summer activity.
one of my most favorite summer activities is to watch the fireflies (or lightning bugs as we called them when we were children). as darkness falls this whimsical wednesday, i am looking forward to spending time watching the fireflies.
what favorite activity did you participate in to celebrate the arrival of summer?
one of my most favorite summer activities is to watch the fireflies (or lightning bugs as we called them when we were children). as darkness falls this whimsical wednesday, i am looking forward to spending time watching the fireflies.
what favorite activity did you participate in to celebrate the arrival of summer?
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
not something you see every day
NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! that's what we do on tuesday at the whimsey project! tell us about your interesting, unique, funny experiences.
Monday, June 24, 2013
get ready.....
summer has arrived! everyone has activities and/or experiences they enjoy only in the summer. let's celebrate the season by enjoying one of your favorite activities or experiences for the first time! whatever it is you enjoy during summer, enjoy it this whimsical wednesday!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
miscellaneous
watch the sky this weekend for the supermoon!! it is a very special celestial event! what is a supermoon? national geographic explains in this link:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/06/130622-supermoon-solstice-biggest-science-space-2013-june/
want to email the whimsey project? do so at thewhimseyproject@gmail.com
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/06/130622-supermoon-solstice-biggest-science-space-2013-june/
want to email the whimsey project? do so at thewhimseyproject@gmail.com
Friday, June 21, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
whimsical wednesday
it's whimsical wednesday! writing in our memory books or notable notebooks or both today!
entries were made in both my memory book and notable notebook. in the notable notebook, i made note of a few tweets read on twitter and one from a neat blog, www.craftinwithsuz.com. suz wrote that her husband's thumb was so green he could grow rocks! in my memory book, i wrote about memories of rain. among the memories i recalled was that my grandchildren, when very young, called their rain boots splashy shoes. why splashy shoes? because their awesome mother allowed them to splash in every puddle of rain they encountered!
what did you write in your memory book and/or notable notebook for whimsical wednesday!?
entries were made in both my memory book and notable notebook. in the notable notebook, i made note of a few tweets read on twitter and one from a neat blog, www.craftinwithsuz.com. suz wrote that her husband's thumb was so green he could grow rocks! in my memory book, i wrote about memories of rain. among the memories i recalled was that my grandchildren, when very young, called their rain boots splashy shoes. why splashy shoes? because their awesome mother allowed them to splash in every puddle of rain they encountered!
what did you write in your memory book and/or notable notebook for whimsical wednesday!?
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
not something you see every day!
tuesday and time once again for NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! this is your opportunity to share amusing, jaw dropping, exciting, unusual experiences. can't wait to read all about it!
Monday, June 17, 2013
get ready.....
get ready for whimsical wednesday! we'll be writing in our memory books or notable notebooks.
a memory book is any notebook in which random memories are inscribed. mine includes memories of childhood, adulthood, family, friends, experiences. a notable notebook is a place to write all the neat stuff one finds along the way; quotes, definitions, jokes, etc.
if you haven't begun a memory book or a notable notebook, this whimsical wednesday would be a good day to begin one or both!
a memory book is any notebook in which random memories are inscribed. mine includes memories of childhood, adulthood, family, friends, experiences. a notable notebook is a place to write all the neat stuff one finds along the way; quotes, definitions, jokes, etc.
if you haven't begun a memory book or a notable notebook, this whimsical wednesday would be a good day to begin one or both!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
miscellaneous
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| "glass women" my #randomspark, @arthouse @michaelsstores, prompt created by @shaunaleelange (the challenge included an artist's loft fundamentals colored pencil; used in creation) |
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
thoughtful thursday
audrey niffenegger:
love the world and yourself in it, move through it as though it offers no resistance, as though the world is your natural element.
love the world and yourself in it, move through it as though it offers no resistance, as though the world is your natural element.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
whimsical wednesday
this whimsical wednesday we are preparing for father's day! plan a surprise, bake cookies, make and send a card, whatever the dad in your life would enjoy.
this will be the first father's day observed without my father actually present as he died in january. recently my sister gave me a bag of items that belonged to dad. among them are several of the multitude of his yearly pocket calendars; which are filled with daily entries about what happened each day. on father's day, weather permitting, i will sit on the porch with a cup of tea and read what dad's pocket calendars have to offer. and, if inspired, will create something about dad in my art journal.
this will be the first father's day observed without my father actually present as he died in january. recently my sister gave me a bag of items that belonged to dad. among them are several of the multitude of his yearly pocket calendars; which are filled with daily entries about what happened each day. on father's day, weather permitting, i will sit on the porch with a cup of tea and read what dad's pocket calendars have to offer. and, if inspired, will create something about dad in my art journal.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
not something you see every day!
if it's tuesday it's NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! at the whimsey project. share your fun, amusing, unique, surprising experiences today!
a reader sent this wonderful photo for NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! for those of us who live in the land of flat, there is a bonus in this photograph: mountains!
a reader sent this wonderful photo for NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! for those of us who live in the land of flat, there is a bonus in this photograph: mountains!
Monday, June 10, 2013
get ready.....
next sunday is father's day! this whimsical wednesday let's focus on preparing for celebrating dads! maybe you want to bake cookies or create a care package or get a gift card from the hardware store. you might want to honor someone special besides your father. enjoy getting a surprise ready for your father!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
miscellaneous
if you have a photo or something to share and would like to do so via email here's the address: thewhimseyproject@gmail.com
it's great weather for sitting on the porch. enjoy your weekend as well!
it's great weather for sitting on the porch. enjoy your weekend as well!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
thoughtful thursday
new friend meeting new friend is a sight to behold! one friend's doggie died last summer. as one who lives alone, she had lost her closest companion. although she was never pushed, in time she was gently urged to consider getting another doggie. this discussion ended with me saying, "it will happen when the time is right and when you least expect it". another friend rescues dogs and cats. she gets calls from everyone in town asking her to help them with getting them a dog/cat, getting a new home for a pet they can no longer care for, how to take care of their dog/cat. just by chance the three of us found ourselves at lunch together recently. it just happened the friend who helps with animals knew of a doggie she thought the dog-less friend would do well with. after lunch we visited the home of the person seeking to have her doggie adopted. the wee doggie was presented to her potential new human. after she was settled in my friend's arms, the two looked intently at each other. the doggie was immediately calm and content. with eyes half closed, the way a happy doggie does, she reached up and licked my friend's face. my friend accepted these licks! this was amazing because she doesn't like doggies to lick her face! instant love! instant bond! the three of us witnessing this moment were grinning from ear to ear. new friends had found each other! we were all giddy with joy; although no more so than the two who were absolutely engrossed in each other. friendship when you least expect it! a sight to behold!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
whimsical wednesday
it's zentangle day for whimsical wednesday! we are to draw circles on a piece of paper up to six by six inches (6" x 6"). just circles on a piece of paper!
having to do computer work this morning, i drew circles on a three by three inch (3" x 3") while the computer was booting and in between screen changes. it was very relaxing to have something to focus on while waiting for the computer to do what it does. the time drawing circles was time well spent. it was calming and pleasant so the computer work wasn't like work at all. it was so pleasant i think i will doodle (which is all zentangle is) more often when tied to the computer! did you doodle today?!
having to do computer work this morning, i drew circles on a three by three inch (3" x 3") while the computer was booting and in between screen changes. it was very relaxing to have something to focus on while waiting for the computer to do what it does. the time drawing circles was time well spent. it was calming and pleasant so the computer work wasn't like work at all. it was so pleasant i think i will doodle (which is all zentangle is) more often when tied to the computer! did you doodle today?!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
not something you see every day!
tuesday! ready to read about your NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! experiences. share your hilarious, unique, gob smacking experiences!
i have one to share.......
rindfleischetikettierungsueberwachungsaufgabenuebertragungsgesetz
i have one to share.......
rindfleischetikettierungsueberwachungsaufgabenuebertragungsgesetz
the longest word in the german language. to read more about this and other amazing german words follow the link:
http://www.salon.com/2013/06/03/law_change_spells_end_for_germanys_longest_word_ap/
Monday, June 3, 2013
get ready.....
this whimsical wednesday we are going to create utilizing a relatively new art form called "zentangle" where art meets meditation! for more information link to: http://www.zentangle.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=111
all that is needed is to gather a writing instrument (whatever is most comfortable for you) and any type of paper no larger than six inches by six inches (6" x 6"). while true zentangle involves elaborate patterns, our zentangle will consist of circles. draw as many circles as possible on your paper. try to completely involve yourself in the process so that is all you focus on. did you enjoy? relax? no need to count your circle total unless you absolutely must!
all that is needed is to gather a writing instrument (whatever is most comfortable for you) and any type of paper no larger than six inches by six inches (6" x 6"). while true zentangle involves elaborate patterns, our zentangle will consist of circles. draw as many circles as possible on your paper. try to completely involve yourself in the process so that is all you focus on. did you enjoy? relax? no need to count your circle total unless you absolutely must!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
miscellaneous
"...and the rain, rain, rain, came down, down, down...." a song sung in a winnie the pooh story that i always think about when it rains a great deal. i am singing that song this weekend.
the whimsey project enjoys receiving photos and such to post on the blog. have something to share? email us at: thewhimseyproject@gmail.com
the whimsey project enjoys receiving photos and such to post on the blog. have something to share? email us at: thewhimseyproject@gmail.com
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